Episode 114: Discussing Austin's Code Department with Director José Roig

On today’s episode we speak with José Roig, Director of Austin’s Code Department. José and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his background leading to the directorship; the mission and role of the Austin Code Department; COVID-19's impact operations; and his priorities going into 2021. Joining the City of Austin in 2007, José was most recently Interim Director of the department. His position was made on permanent Friday, November, 13th (Read the City’s press release here: https://bit.ly/3kyGqbz). His purview includes planning, directing, and coordinating code compliance to secure and maintain City code regulations as they related to housing standards, vacant lots, salvage yards, and other zoning restrictions. LINKS: Austin Code Department -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/code Connect with José on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/josegroig/ ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas. Link to firm -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Stitcher at the links below. Please subscribe and leave a rating!